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Rumen

/ˈɹu.mən/

The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.

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noun

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The first compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminants.

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Word	Definition
first stomachnoun	the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Rumen"

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Word	Definition
first stomachnoun	the first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant; here food is collected and returned to the mouth as cud for chewing
stomachnoun	An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.
ingestanoun	Material introduced into the body by the stomach or alimentary canal.
bellynoun	The abdomen (especially a fat one).
degradabilitynoun	(uncountable) The condition of being degradable.
romannoun	(of type, typography) Upright, as opposed to italic.
digestanoun	—
paunchnoun	The belly of a human, especially a large, fat protruding one.
abomasumnoun	(biology, food) The fourth digestive compartment of the stomach of a cow or other ruminant, after the omasum;
panchnoun	(nautical) Alternative form of paunch. [The first compartment of the stomach of a ruminant, the rumen.]
bonnetnoun	A type of hat, once worn by women or children, held in place by ribbons tied under the chin.
king's-hoodnoun	(humorous) The human stomach.
tripenoun	(figurative, derogatory) Something foolish or valueless, especially written works and popular entertainment (movies, television).
cow stallnoun	A compartment in which cows are housed and kept.
roundnoun	A circular or spherical object or part of an object.
fardingbagnoun	(archaic) The upper stomach of a cow.
natchnoun	The rump of beef, especially the lower and back part of the rump.
rucknoun	A throng or crowd of people or things; a mass, a pack.
rumpnoun	The buttocks.
eldernoun	A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.